ELC07 QQI Level 6 Sociology and Social Policy Assignment: Child Rights, Safeguarding & Early Learning in ELC

ELC07 QQI Level 6

Purpose of this module:

The purpose of this module is to enable learners to understand the impact and role of sociology, social policy, legislation and frameworks and guidance, applicable to the ELC sector, and their role in supporting a quality and collaborative practice.

ELC07 QQI Level 6 Assignment 1 brief

Module Title:                                     Sociology and Social Policy within ELC

Assignment Title:                              Assignment One

Assessment Technique:                   Assignment

Weighting:                                          40%

Format: Learners are required to complete a written assignment which illustrates their knowledge and understanding of how legislation and policy supports children’s rights and how these relate to practice with particular focus on safeguarding.

Important Guidelines:

Performance Criteria

Detailed instruction (5 marks)

• Provide an outline as to your understanding of social policy (2 marks)

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• From your perspective discuss how social policies may impact on the child’s experience within the family unit (3 marks)

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Children’s Rights (15marks)

• Discuss the progression of children rights in Ireland using appropriate legislation to support your answer. Describe how the ELC setting has evolved and changed, including reasons for change (5 marks)

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• Referring to National and International (UNCRC) policies and procedures describe how children’s rights are catered for in the ELC setting (5 marks)

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• Evaluate the role of the adult to promote the rights of the child, ensuring the rights based approach are maintained in the ELC setting (5 marks)

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Safeguarding Children (15 marks)

• Briefly outline Tusla principles in the safeguarding of children and outline the key elements of a safeguarding statement with the ELC environment (4 Marks)

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• Assess the adult’s role in safeguarding children in the ELC setting proving a focus on the mandated person and applying a collaborative approach (5 marks)

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• Focusing on the Children’s First Guideline and the Childcare Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, Identify key policies in relation to safeguarding in the ELC setting (3 marks).

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• Provide evidence of the completion of the Children’s First E-Learning programme (3 marks).

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Conclusion

• Appropriate summary with reflection (3 marks)

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• Accurate use of Harvard referencing (2 Marks)

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ELC07 QQI Level 6 Assignment 2 brief

Module Title:                                     Sociology and Social Policy within ELC

Assignment Title:                              Project – Assignment Two

Assessment Technique:                   Project

Weighting:                                          60%

Format: Learners are required to carry out primary research on a key and current aspect of social policy which has impacted quality of learning, development and life of the child and their family and discuss results through the use of secondary research and key policies concerned with this chosen area.

Important Guidelines

 Performance Criteria

Choose one area of social policy, that has positively affected children’s early development and education in Ireland. Use primary research and secondary research to answer the below questions.

Detailed background and consultation (10 marks)

• Discuss your chosen social policy giving a reason for your choice (2 marks)

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• Describe the impact this social policy has on the life of the child and their family (3 marks)

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• Provide written evidence of consultation with stake holders (primary research in the form of an interview, questionnaire, or a survey) (5 marks)

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Impact on social structures (20 marks)

• Describe the types of family structures evident in today’s society (2 marks)

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• Summarise the current legislations, policies, and strategies relevant to the social policy area (3 Marks)

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• Describe how social processes including culture and identity impact the quality of a child’s learning and development (5 marks)

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• Explain the factors that may impact social and health inequalities within families (5 marks)

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• Identify any barriers to inclusion and its impacts on the rights of the child this policy presents in its current form (5 marks)

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Analysis of the findings (20 marks)

• Discuss how current legislation and policy supports children and their families (5 marks)

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• Discuss the importance and value of collaborative practice to enhance the child’s early learning care (5 marks)

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• Evaluate the role of the “first 5” strategies in supporting your chosen area of social policy (5 marks)

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• Explain how these findings can be implemented to assist educators in providing quality supports to the child and their family in the ELC setting (5 marks)

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Recommendations and conclusion (10 marks)

• Based on your research, describe (min 3) recommendations on possible improvements to this area of social policy, supported by research (3 marks)

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• Provide an appropriate conclusion with evidence of reflection (5 marks)

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• Demonstrate the use of accurate referencing throughout and provide appropriate reference section (2 marks).

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